Milady Chapter 16 Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are reference points and what is their function?

Surface changes in the head; finding the right balance in a design.

What are lines, sections, elevations, and guidelines?

Lines are continuous marks used as a guide; sections are working areas of the hair; elevations are the degree at which hair is lifted; guidelines are sections of hair that determine the length.

What are important considerations to discuss with the client during a haircutting consultation?

Their lifestyle, how much effort they want to put into their hair, what they like.

What are razor haircutting shears, styling or cutting comb, and texturizing shears used for?

Their functions vary, including slicing, lifting, and adding texture to hair. Signup and view all the answers

What are three things you can do to ensure good posture and body position while cutting hair?

Position the client, center your weight, and work in front of your section. Signup and view all the answers

Name and describe the 4 basic types of haircuts.

Blunt - straight across the bottom; 45° - bob; 90° - shaggy; 180° - long layered. Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for bangs? When should you avoid cutting bangs? Name 5 basic types of bangs.

Fringe; avoid cutting on clients with strong cowlicks or low facial hair lines; types include Asymmetric Bang, Side Swept Bang, Versatile Bang, Short Textured Bang, and Square Bang. Signup and view all the answers

Name and describe 3 or more texturizing techniques performed with shears.

Carving - technique placing the still blade in hair and moving through while partially closing the shears; Effilating - thinning hair to graduated lengths; Free and Notching - snipping out pieces of hair at random intervals. Signup and view all the answers

What is a clipper cut?

Hair is cropped close along the bottom and sides and becomes longer as you travel up the head. Signup and view all the answers

How is a trimmer used?

When cutting a clean line around the ears, use both hands to hold the edger sideways, arcing it around the ear. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Reference Points

Serve as surface changes in the head to help find balance in a hairstyle.

Lines, Sections, Elevations, and Guidelines

Lines: Continuous marks, can be straight or curved; may be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.
Sections: Defined working areas of hair during haircutting.
Elevations: Also called projection or lifting; refers to the angle at which hair is lifted for cutting.
Guidelines: Initial cut section that determines the overall length and shape of the haircut, found at the perimeter or interior.

Haircutting Consultation Considerations

Discuss client's lifestyle, maintenance preferences, and personal likes to tailor the haircut.

Hair Cutting Tools

Razor: Used for creating soft, textured ends and layers.
Shears: For precise cutting and shaping of hair.
Styling or Cutting Comb: Essential for sectioning and guiding hair during cuts.
Texturizing Shears: Used to remove weight and create texture without changing the overall length.

Good Posture and Body Position

Position the client for comfort and accessibility.
Center your weight for balance while cutting.
Maintain a position in front of your section to ensure accuracy.

Basic Types of Haircuts

Blunt: A straight cut across the bottom.
45°: Bob cut, elevating hair to create a slight angle.
90°: Shaggy layers for a textured look.
180°: Long layered haircut, offering significant volume.

Bangs

Also known as fringe; best avoided on clients with strong cowlicks or low hairlines.
Types of Bangs:
- Asymmetric Bang: Uneven lengths for a trendy look.
- Side-Swept Bang: Soft, tapered bangs that slant to one side.
- Versatile Bang: Can be styled in multiple ways.
- Short Textured Bang: Short and choppy for a modern effect.
- Square Bang: Straight-across cut for a bold statement.

Texturizing Techniques

Carving: Involves placing the blade against the scalp and moving it with partial openings to create texture.
Effilating: Slithering technique to thin hair to varying lengths using a sliding motion.
Free-Hand Notching: Randomly snipping sections of hair to achieve a more dynamic texture.

Clipper Cut

Hair is closely cropped on the bottom and sides, gradually increasing in length toward the crown for a blended effect.

Trimmer Use

Used for creating clean lines around the ears; employ both hands for control and arc the trim around the ear while securing hair with a comb.

Description

Test your knowledge on Milady's Chapter 16 by exploring key concepts such as reference points, lines, sections, elevations, and guidelines in hairstyling. These flashcards will help enhance your understanding of essential techniques in the beauty industry.